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Hello all,
Would anyone have any recommendations for screen protectors that would work well with the Transformer? Whilst I realize that it may take a while for screen protectors that were specifically designed for the Transformer to be released, I will be doing quite a bit of travelling with the tablet over the next few weeks and would like to have something to protect the screen (I will also buy a case for it)
Many thanks!
You dont need any screen protector. It's got gorilla glass. If you can scratch the gorilla glass with anything other than a diamond ill buy you a new one myself.
Here's one of many videos of it on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avhQGzTld08
Thanks for the reply stuntdouble: I hear you on the Gorilla Glass, but I want to try to keep the screen prestine for when I try to sell my current unit when the Transformer V2 comes out. Maybe I'm being a bit irrational here but, for the small price of a screen protector, its more of a "why not" sort of thing.
Thanks dude
Well like I said before, the only things that will scratch it will be things like diamonds, and they will easily go through any screen protector you use anyways. All any gorilla glass screen needs to look pristine is a good wipe with a lens cloth every once in a while. So unless you are Kanye West or Lady Gaga with all the bling, you'll be fine.
A case however is a good idea for the rest of the unit's protection.
That's awesome, thanks for the vid.
You won't need a screen protector. It will look prestine forever. If it gets oily/greasy, just use an LCD/Plasma screen wipe on it and it will look good as new.
I am a SysAdmin at my company that has Macs and PCs, I steal the Mac screen wipes for devices and those work awesome lol.
What about one that helps with sunlight. It seems that it will be pretty unusable outdoors otherwise? Correct me if you know different.
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What about one that helps with sunlight. It seems that it will be pretty unusable outdoors otherwise? Correct me if you know different.
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That's why I buy screen protectors too, it makes a difference having a matt one.
I think a matte one would help with glare and annoying fingerprints. I've had two gorilla glass phones and I often like a protector for these two purposes, not just for protection.
Any links to matte ones ?, There's only ipad ones on ebay.
This is what I found, I may get one for myself.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS...3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303279000&sr=1-3
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How about this? Anti-reflective apparently...
EDIT. Arg, can't post the link yet. However go to Amazon UK, it's called:
"Vikuiti screen protector ADQC27 for Asus Eee Pad Transformer - PREMIUM QUALITY (crystal clear, anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, easy mountable)"
I'm a bit torn as to what to do about a screen protector for my transformer. Unless you get a really good matte one, they often reduce the clarity of the screen and introduce a kind of rainbow grain, and I don't want that as it was bad enough on my iphone.
However, I don't want a protector that doesn't really reduce the reflectiveness of the gorillaglass by much - the matte ones are brilliant for this and are really silky to the touch as well, but you do often have that trade off with image quality. At nearly £30 a pop, it's not the sort of thing you want to experiment with either!
Anyone got a protector they like yet?
I'll have to test this puppy outdoors before I start hunting down a anti-reflective screen protector. Reviewers tend to complain about glare and reflections much more than I do, so it is a wait and see situation. It's a huge trade off, matte faded colors with a cover, or bright, vivid display without? Plus, Corning gorilla glass is so silky smooth to the touch, I hate the feeling of cheap plastic screen covers.
@dandmcd Have you actually got one of these tablets? I have, and I can tell you that outdoors the thing is pretty much unusable and even in bright indoor areas like offices you'll need 100% brightness to be able to look at it without glare.
Also, my gorilla glass isn't what I'd call silky smooth. It's nicer than the iphone, but can still get sticky sometimes depending on how clammy your hands are. With the matt protector I have on my iphone, it's always silky smooth, just like The Zohan likes
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@dandmcd Have you actually got one of these tablets? I have, and I can tell you that outdoors the thing is pretty much unusable and even in bright indoor areas like offices you'll need 100% brightness to be able to look at it without glare.
Also, my gorilla glass isn't what I'd call silky smooth. It's nicer than the iphone, but can still get sticky sometimes depending on how clammy your hands are. With the matt protector I have on my iphone, it's always silky smooth, just like The Zohan likes
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I've not got any experience with touch screens (and especially multi-touch ones) used with screen protectors... Is your experience that you have to press harder or touches are detected less accurately when using a protector? If so, I'd likely prefer the glare issues to touch issues, but if not, a protector might well be worthwhile to cut down the glare...
To people saying it's not scratchable....yes, yes it is.
Zach Alt said:
To people saying it's not scratchable....yes, yes it is.
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Yeah, and Corning's own PR folks have confirmed it is neither scratch *or* shatter proof in their own marketing videos. In several videos they reference having sand-blasted the glass to simulate normal use, and you can clearly see the scratched, sand-blasted area. In one video the Corning rep even states during the pressure test that "you could break it if you really bear down on it" or words to that effect.
Gorilla glass is neither scratch proof nor break proof -- it's just more strongly resistant to both than regular glass.
@dandmcd - It really does depend on the screen protector, but on the whole most are manufactured thin enough in that they don't affect the touchscreen sensitivity at all. I can only comment from my experience with two versions of the iphone, I haven't got a screen protector for my transformer yet....
Try http://www.durasec.com
The Flyer magic Pen would work better, for note taking, when using a matt surface. any ideas on a good matt screen protector?
I can confirm the Scribe works better with a Matt screen protector.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/GreatShield...38/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1306094114&sr=8-12
Too bad they're not shipping this to Germany. Why on earth are the good things only available in the UK ?
I put a zagg shield on mine and prefer it over the "naked" screen. I like the feel of th zagg when using the Flyer w/wo the pen.
I just ordered the Skinomi Carbon Fiber protector
http://www.skinomi.com/htcflp.html
you can get 25% off with the coupon code "Get25"
$25 total with tax
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Too bad they're not shipping this to Germany. Why on earth are the good things only available in the UK ?
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FoliX-FX-Antireflex-Displayschutzfolie
This might work and it is available on amazon . de
There are also some from the manufacturer "mumbi" - something like that.
Just enter htc flyer in the amazon . de search field and you'll find something for your needs
Himmig said:
FoliX-FX-Antireflex-Displayschutzfolie
This might work and it is available on amazon . de
There are also some from the manufacturer "mumbi" - something like that.
Just enter htc flyer in the amazon . de search field and you'll find something for your needs
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Thank you so much, I already dug through Amazon.de, but I couldn't find any matte screen protector - is that one a matte one? I am after a matte protection in order to receive more natural writing experience as reported.pe
Edith speaking: this is the only matte one available in good ol' Germany. Thanks for the notice! Finally, the Navitech case is shipping here as well .
Well I'm pretty sure it's matt.
But you can also take the one from mumbi. They are available as "antiflex" and "cristalclear" ones... I bet all of them are pretty much the same so I bet you could go for the one I posted before or you can get the mumbi screen protector which is even cheaper.
Shigster said:
I just ordered the Skinomi Carbon Fiber protector
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Is the screen protector matte? Looking at the site it looks like it may be glossy...
Himmig said:
Well I'm pretty sure it's matt.
But you can also take the one from mumbi. They are available as "antiflex" and "cristalclear" ones... I bet all of them are pretty much the same so I bet you could go for the one I posted before or you can get the mumbi screen protector which is even cheaper.
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It is, the description's saying that. I will opt for the FoliX one, cannot wait to get my Flyer some protection .
I have a matte one for my Flyer, I love the anti glare that is the matte screen protector.
I will post up pics soon.
pyro530 said:
I have a matte one for my Flyer, I love the anti glare that is the matte screen protector.
I will post up pics soon.
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Could you post where you purchased one in the US?
I just took off my matte screen (GreatShield from Amazon US).
I didn't think it helped that much with using the pen and it really dulled my screen. Maybe there is another brand matte screen that doesn't dull the screen as much as the GS shield does?
Additionally... there is no cutout for the front facing camera.
Tried two matt protectors, this one was easy to apply and does not dull the screen too much but enhances note taking: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004S79VE2/ref=oss_product
I think this is Euro product.
I just applied the GrestShield product from Amazon referenced above... Both posts are the same product. I bought mine from and Amazon UK, but was fulfilled from the US.
I prefer the matte / anti-glare because it reduces fingerprints on large touchscreen devices. The screen protector is made of a thicker plastic which builds confidence from a protection perspective. It does reduce the brightness of the device slightly, but I've had my flyer set on the lowest brightness setting for indoor use. Increasing the brightness should help.
I haven't played much with the pen yet, but I see no added affect good or bad. Again its the reassurance of protecting the screen with a metal accessory in such close proximity. Especially if you plan to use the other end of the pen as a capacitive stylus.
Overall very happy with the screen protector so far.
UPDATE: the screen protector makes the front camera unusable, but mine was such a poor quality I had essentially written it off. But I will keep an eye out for one with the camera cut-out.
I found the matt GreatShield was difficult to apply (caught a lot of air bubbles) and dulled the screen too much, but does make it easier to use the stylus for detailed notes.
I got the GreatShield clear screen protector and it works great. I don't even notice it's on and the pen works great. Now I can apply pressure when drawing and not worry about scratching the screen. Not too difficult to put on. It does cover the front camera, but since it's clear, I don't really notice a difference. I got the screen protector from Amazon in the US.
jah said:
Tried two matt protectors, this one was easy to apply and does not dull the screen too much but enhances note taking: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004S79VE2/ref=oss_product
I think this is Euro product.
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I find it a little strange to look through. My screen really lost on clarity, it is now all like covered with dust, a bit like through snow or something... definitely not the best experience with the FoliX. Maybe I need to get used to it, but I had a better experience (though no anti-glare) with glossy protectors on my smartphones back then.
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I find it a little strange to look through. My screen really lost on clarity, it is now all like covered with dust, a bit like through snow or something... definitely not the best experience with the FoliX. Maybe I need to get used to it, but I had a better experience (though no anti-glare) with glossy protectors on my smartphones back then.
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Yes my one seemed like at first, but I seem not to notice it now. Also the feel when using finger input (swipes etc) is better.
The mate screen protector deteriorates the clarity of the screen slightly... It like a haze. For now, it's worth the sacrifice for protections sake. But self definitely keeping an eye out for more options in the future.
Hi guys,
I've never bought one before, so any suggestions as far as quality goes?
There are a number that emphasize this military grade nonsense, is that an actual indicator of quality or a bait tactic?
Thanks in advance.
I bought the Sony one for mine, it was really quite expensive (£25.99 at my local Sony Centre), but it is a decent anti-glare one.
Trouble with some anti-glare protectors is that they make whites all spicily, but the Sony one doesn't. It does a good job of blocking reflections, although its not fantastic at stopping finger prints.
mhunt407 said:
I bought the Sony one for mine, it was really quite expensive (£25.99 at my local Sony Centre), but it is a decent anti-glare one.
Trouble with some anti-glare protectors is that they make whites all spicily, but the Sony one doesn't. It does a good job of blocking reflections, although its not fantastic at stopping finger prints.
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Could you please share some photos?
I have to choose between Sony original and Brando Ultraclear (been using them on all equipement so far).
I have never been a fan of matt screen protectors, but I can see that the Sony one gets really good reviews (though I'm not sure if anti-glare in this case means that it has matt finish)
I am using the sony matt one. Pretty good but seems to take away the beauty of the screen. Thinkin of trying a clear one.
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mhunt407 said:
I bought the Sony one for mine, it was really quite expensive (£25.99 at my local Sony Centre), but it is a decent anti-glare one.
Trouble with some anti-glare protectors is that they make whites all spicily, but the Sony one doesn't. It does a good job of blocking reflections, although its not fantastic at stopping finger prints.
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I am using the sony matt one. Pretty good but seems to take away the beauty of the screen. Thinkin of trying a clear one.
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+1 for the idea of anyone posting photos in both low/high light settings to get a better idea of how it looks when applied. Thanks in advance.
I don't have photos (yet), but I'll second the Sony one. I got it off amazon when my zagg protector was clearly too big for the screen and overlapped onto the sides - looked awful, plus it was all orange peely. The Sony one is perfect. I don't mind the matte finish, it keeps the glare down.
I finally got the sony one. I've taken some photos, will post them tomorrow (not the DSRL quality though, too lazy for that - but I think anyone interested will get the picture).
Overall I think it was a good buy - Sony protector is cheaper than Brando Ultraclear (not by much, but still cheaper) and it does make the device somewhat more resistant to fingerprints. I wouldn't exactly say it's matt - I'd rather describe it as semiglossy.
Anyway, I hope that it will be at least as durable as Brando (had them on Kaiser, Diamond, X10mini, HD2 - and never ever even a single scratch).
Interesting results here.
I bought the official one with my Tablet, and I don't find it very good. The anti-glare is brilliant, and it protects the screen well, but it also shows up fingerprints really badly and tends to occasionally interfere with touch sensitivity on my device. YMMV, of course.
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There's not much sun right now in Warsaw so I tried to capture flash flare.
I have to admit that I had no problems with touchscreen sensitivity, and IMHO there is waaaaay less fingerprints than without the screen protector - so yes, YMMV
I use a 3M vikuiti screen protector. it's crystal clear, easy to put on, perfect in size and haptics... not cheap though
+1 for sony.
looks fine to me, and REALLY cuts down the glare. I had a side by side comparison in shop with two display units (one with one without) and difference was night and day.
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I bought the Sony one for mine, it was really quite expensive (£25.99 at my local Sony Centre), but it is a decent anti-glare one.
Trouble with some anti-glare protectors is that they make whites all spicily, but the Sony one doesn't. It does a good job of blocking reflections, although its not fantastic at stopping finger prints.
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I agree with you but i took away some of the beauty of the screen but them i guess you get used to it after sometime.
I've always used the matt protectors. I know it cuts down a bit on the screen quality, but I use mine too much for reading.
One of my friends who also has a Sony Tablet S had dropped it a while ago onto the corner of a cinder block. The tablet had the Sony matt protector on it and it appeared that the cinderblock had not only gone through that, but also taken a little chunk out of the screen itself. It wasn't until very recently that we discovered that the tablet had the factory applied screen protector on it and once we peeled it off, the screen itself was perfect. While I have no dobut the matt screen protector helped, that factory applied protector can take a helluva beating it would seem.
I'm actually amazed at how well the actual screen stands up to fingerprints. The factory applied protector and the matt protector are both magnets for fingerprints, but the actual screen itself barely collects any when swiping. I'm now weighing my options for what to do because I now have the factory applied screen protector plus the matt protector on my tablet. I'd love to find a screen protector that minimizes or eliminates fingerprints... any suggestions? While I do like how the matt protector diffuses light sources, I think I could live with a shinier screen so long as it wasn't coated in fingerprints
Armorsuit screen protectors
Has anyone used armor screen protector. Im tablet is arriving soon and I dont want to scratch the screen.
Lawrenceco said:
Has anyone used armor screen protector. Im tablet is arriving soon and I dont want to scratch the screen.
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I have had an Armor on now for a couple days. If you follow instructions (watch youtube video) it goes on really well. Bit difficult to perfectly align with fluid present. Mine came out with no bubbles. Lots less fingerprints than out of box screen. Somewhat less glare. However finger sliding is not as smooth as stock. I have a Realook on my phone and it is smoother. Also have a matt screen protector on son's ipod and it has nicest finger slide.
I purchased, "HHI Sony Tablet S1 Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finishing Screen Protector", I'm happy with it.
Wanted to post up in this thread to keep it alive. Thanks everyone for all the great info.
Im shopping for a screen protector now because im afraid to take it out of the house without one, any more input is greatly appreciated!
Well I'm kinda forced to withdraw my recommendation for Sony matt screen protector. After a while (not long, as you can see from the date of my last post in this thread) of frequent tablet usage the matt finish started to wear off.
There are places that you're touching more often and this results in polishing the matt finish of the protector.
Right now it looks matte with polished finger tracks here and there.
Therefore I'd rather recommend Brando one - its glossy and it will stay glossy...
I got these LINK
Really good, nice feel to them.. like all matte protectors they take some of the sharpness off the screen image, but for me it's worth it.
Firstly with the gorrila glass do I need a protector..?
Second I hear the metal scratches easily so I was thinking of getting a skin protector so I could still use the dock... But the only issue with that is then the dock would be a different color and the dock would end up getting scratches on it
The only screen protectors I have seen are the skinomi brand ones...
Anyone see any others
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Something I've seen is quite a nice bag by case logic that let's you use any 10.1 tab with keyboard whilst still in the bag / case. Probably a better option have a look on the case logic website. I travel a lot / fly and that's what I will be getting its perfect.
Screen protector isn't needed with gorilla glass but there will be loads of them out once the Asus Transformer Prime comes out.
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Some screen protectors will help with fingerprints on the glass though. I think a lot of people use them for that reason alone. I hate the way most screen protectors feel so I doubt I will use one. I may grab a skinomi skin though if the amethyst is too purple.
There's no need to "protect" the screen from scratches because of the gorilla glass (but bear in mind this doesn't protect from egregious mishaps).
That being said, I had a SGP Matte screen protector on my GalaxyTab10.1 because I absolutely could not handle the ridiculous amounts of reflection in the screen, and I anticipate I'll get another one for this tablet. The matte screen protectors also give you an awesome tactile feel on the screen, in addition to protecting against fingerprints. The tradeoff is about a 2-5% reduction in screen clarity. For me it was easily worth it.
Look out for a Steinheil screen protector (Ultra Crystal) when it comes out. You don't need one for Gorilla glass but I get one for fingerprint reasons. I have one on the Xoom and it handles finger prints better than bare surface. I've also tried Skinomi and ZAGG for various phones and tablets, but I no longer like the wet application unless it's for skinning.
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There's no need to "protect" the screen from scratches because of the gorilla glass (but bear in mind this doesn't protect from egregious mishaps).
That being said, I had a SGP Matte screen protector on my GalaxyTab10.1 because I absolutely could not handle the ridiculous amounts of reflection in the screen, and I anticipate I'll get another one for this tablet. The matte screen protectors also give you an awesome tactile feel on the screen, in addition to protecting against fingerprints. The tradeoff is about a 2-5% reduction in screen clarity. For me it was easily worth it.
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For those that don't know SGP = Steiheil. The matte will be best against fingerprints and glare, but visibility isn't as good, though. Clear is best for seeing the "true" display but bad against fingerprints and glare.
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Look out for a Steinheil screen protector (Ultra Crystal) when it comes out. You don't need one for Gorilla glass but I get one for fingerprint reasons. I have one on the Xoom and it handles finger prints better than bare surface. I've also tried Skinomi and ZAGG for various phones and tablets, but I no longer like the wet application unless it's for skinning.
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For those that don't know SGP = Steiheil. The matte will be best against fingerprints and glare, but visibility isn't as good, though. Clear is best for seeing the "true" display but bad against fingerprints and glare.
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To expound on this a bit further, Steinheill makes an Ultra Crystal (it's so clear it's practically invisible, no anti-glare/fingerprint properities), an Ultra Optics (anti-glare/fingerprint, 3~% reduction in screen clarity, my preference), and one in between (inferior imo).
If you google or youtube the iPad equivalents you can find some good reviews of all them compared next to each other. But those in the know will recommend Steinheill/SGP without hesitation because of their outstanding reputation.
And again, I'll throw out my recommendation for the Ultra Optics version. Of course everyone's preferences will be different, but once you've compared the (lack of) glare with one on to a tablet without one you'll never want to go back. It makes the screen more readable without having to crank up the brightness, which always hurt my eyes after extended amounts of use. I found gaming on it easier, as well, because of how smooth gliding a finger on it is.
Yeah the thing is I'm not waiting for a skin/screen protector from another company to come out so I'm just gonna get the skinomi clear screen and skin protector!
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Another +1 for SGP Screen protectors. I use them on all my touch screen devices and will be picking up the Ultra Optic for the Prime as soon as it hits.
After using most the major brands, including Skinomi, nothing seems to compare with the SGP covers. They feel just like glass (no annoying drag or stickiness), and their anti-glare / fingerprint properties are pretty impressive. They did make an actual body protector (Skin Gaurd) for the original Transformer, but I have never used that specific product so can't speak to its quality. It also didn't interfere with Docking, was $19, and you can bet they will make one for the Prime as well.
http://www.sgpstore.com/tablets/asus/sgp-asus-eee-pad-transformer-tf101-skin-guard-set-series.html
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... and you can bet they will make one for the Prime as well.
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I contacted them a couple of days ago regarding their protectors. Their reply was as follows:
Unfortunately, we don't have any plans of making Screen Protectors for Asus Transformer
Prime as of right now. However, we may change our production plans in the future. Please check our
website for any updates time to time.
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And again, I'll throw out my recommendation for the Ultra Optics version. Of course everyone's preferences will be different, but once you've compared the (lack of) glare with one on to a tablet without one you'll never want to go back. It makes the screen more readable without having to crank up the brightness, which always hurt my eyes after extended amounts of use. I found gaming on it easier, as well, because of how smooth gliding a finger on it is.
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Here is the iPad (sorry no Transformer video) compare between the Crystal Clear and the Anti Glare
SGP Steinheil Screen Shield Install & Comparison for iPad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLUUqQHn68I
SGP STEINHEIL ULTRA CRYSTAL LCD Protector STRESS TEST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qHORutYKOQ&feature=player_embedded
SGP store for Transformer
http://www.sgpstore.com/sgp-asus-eee-pad-transformer-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
ONLY two versions are available for the Eee Pad Transformer
Ultra Crystal - SGP07988
Ultra Crystal screen protector is a clear type where it absolutely doesn’t affect the screen image quality. Ultra Crystal has glass-like coating with the best resistance against scratches.
SGP Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Crystal] - $22
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Transform...T73G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323285253&sr=8-1
Ultra Fine - SGP07989
Ultra Fine screen protector is matte type hard film which resists against fingerprints and smudges, but it is less clear compared to other Steinheil screen protectors.
SGP Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Fine] - $25
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Transform...T6XM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1323285253&sr=8-2
Steinheil™ Ultra Series Screen Protector Films
** Made for Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101
• Perfect fit for Device's Display
• Size to Specifically fit the mobile device
• No Rainbow Effects
• Easy to install / Remove
• Non-tacky adhesive : Removed easily without leaving residue
• Premium Silicon Adhesive : Bubble Free Application
• Easily Wipe away marks and Fingerprints.
• Anti-UV Rays coated
• No Interference with Touch-Screen Responsiveness
• Base Film Made in Japan
• Finished in Korea
• Manufactured by SGP in California, USA.
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377669
I will probably go nekkid, I really dislike screen protectors and I have put one on my fascinate and removed it a couple days later, with gorilla glass I haven't had any scratch issues even carrying in my pocket with keys and my prime won't have to go against any of that
Just grabbed a Skinomi TechSkin screen protector for $15 on Amazon. I know Gorilla Glass doesn't really need "protection", but I am terrified of damaing the screen in any way. Opted for the normal TechSkin over the DryTech after speaking with their Customer Service and verifying that the TechSkin feels more like a glass surface, aka no drag or friction.
I usually install SGP protectors, and really want the Ultra Optic protector for its anti-glare / fingerprint attributes, but until they are released for the Prime, this was cheap enough to hold me over.
I have a Sensation with Gorilla Glass and I don't use a screen protector at all. I've purposely scraped knives and scissors on my screen to prove a point to friends about the glass. It's good stuff. It's not indestructible like putting too much weight on it) but it's certainly enough to keep the screen protected against keys in my pocket and what not.
As for smudges from your hands, I don't have any experience myself with anything that supposedly reduces that, but I don't have too many smudges on my phone and they wipe off easy (thanks to Gorilla Glass being so tough). I'm skeptical about any layer you can put on the screen that prevents smudges and finger prints. Oil is oil. I'm really careful about what I eat before touching the phone because even a carrot leaves stuff on your fingers that get on your screen.
One of my favorite touted features of the Prime is that it is "hydro-oleophobic", which means there is a special coating on the screen and casing to make it resistant to water/oil/smudges. Perhaps this in combination with the Gorilla Glass will alleviate the need to install a screen protector?
It has been my experience that screen protectors do reduce the sensitivity of a stylus. So initially I'm going to be brave and use the Prime without a screen protector, as I really want to use it for note taking and drawing with a stylus.
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One of my favorite touted features of the Prime is that it is "hydro-oleophobic", which means there is a special coating on the screen and casing to make it resistant to water/oil/smudges. Perhaps this in combination with the Gorilla Glass will alleviate the need to install a screen protector?
It has been my experience that screen protectors do reduce the sensitivity of a stylus. So initially I'm going to be brave and use the Prime without a screen protector, as I really want to use it for note taking and drawing with a stylus.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that coating your talking about i just didnt see it on the Prime.When i played with the display model at Gamestop the screen had plenty of fingerprints and smudges.Yet the screen was still beautiful.Goes to show u that a clean screen will be amazing.
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news but that coating your talking about i just didnt see it on the Prime.When i played with the display model at Gamestop the screen had plenty of fingerprints and smudges.Yet the screen was still beautiful.Goes to show u that a clean screen will be amazing.
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Well of course it would because it's a display model! Lol
But I'm gonna tell you that the display unit probably had some sort of protector on it!
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Screen protector is still a good idea. It's gorilla glass, but its still glass. Any common sand still has a higher hardness of glass. Just something to keep in mind.
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Personally, I don't think I'm gonna get a screen protector. Seems silly, as gorilla class is awesome - very happy with my gs2 (though I did drop it straight on the concrete and it got chipped lol...but no crack). Im mot too upset with finger print marks. I'm thinking about picking up one of those sub 10$ tablet cases on amazon!
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Personally, I don't think I'm gonna get a screen protector. Seems silly, as gorilla class is awesome...
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Gorilla Glass is awesome, but not indestructible. My wife's Samsung Infuse is only 3-4 months old, and there are a few scratches on the gorilla glass screen.
Granted, I have kids that sometimes get ahold of her phone, but I definitely want something to gaurd against any possibility of scratches on the Prime. Will be rocking a Skinomi until SGP releases their protectors for this device.
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Should I get antiglare or clear? What do you guys like better?
I'm looking for a screen protector with anti-glare if possible, what is the best one to buy?
Was going to suggest Skinomi, then saw you need anti glare. I never found one I liked with "ant glare", and I don't know of any for the View/Flyer. Sorry =/
If anti-glare becomes too difficult to find, then I highly suggest the Skinomi. I have it on 3 of my tablets currently, and have tried multiple different companies protectors including whatever Sprint sells, BestSkinEver, Zagg, Bodyguardz and a bunch of generic ebay screen protectors. After trying all the other brands, the Skinomi is my favorite and all I'll use on any touchscreen device now.
Don't know about "best", but I quite like the Skinomi (wet apply) protector on my Flyer as well.
http://www.skinomi.com/htcflp.html
I have Bodyguardz on my phone, which is also a good protector. They didn't make protectors for the Flyer, when the tablet when the first came out (why I decided to try Skinomi) but now they do. They have anti-glare, but its backordered:
http://www.bodyguardz.com/screenguardz-htc-evo-view-4g-htc-flyer-protection-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html?dir=asc&order=sort_priority
I use this one
http://shop.brando.com/brando-works...otector-htc-flyer-p510e-_p05871c1315d039.html
You're ordering from Hong Kong, so it takes a while, and the credit card hassle with overseas orders. But really high quality.
I am currently using this one from Amazon. The only thing is you have to use a hole punch to create the hole for the front camera. Other than that, it is a great screen protector that is matte.
Forum wont let me post links yet, so search for Great Shield Ultra Anti Glare screen protector for HTC Flyer.
Official htc screen protectors are £5 ($8) on amazon uk, they're great.
Any of these work better with the pen?
It's not anti-glare, but I have this screen protector, and it's fantastic. Perfect size with cut outs where they're needed. Very easy to apply as well. I use the Scribe daily, and this screen protector works great with it.
GreatShield Ultra Smooth Clear Screen Protector Film for HTC Flyer / Sprint EVO View 4G
I tried an anti-glare screen protector when I first received my View, but the graininess was much too distracting for what I primarily use it for - reading. On phones, I generally don't have a problem with the graininess that anti-glare screen protectors add. But that's probably because I'm not staring at my phone and reading for hours at a time. The size difference in the screen also makes it more pronounced. I'll put up with having to wipe finger prints off and making adjustments to avoid glare to have a better overall experience. This is the anti-glare screen protector that I used - HHI HTC EVO View 4G Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finishing Screen Protector. It did the job quite well, but it just wasn't for me on a screen this size.
I'm considering buying an anti-glare one for my Flyer because I'm getting tired of adjusting the angle when working on my tablet.
I was wondering how the stylus works on these anti-glare screen protectors? The one I have on now (simple screen protector) gets scratched easily when using the stylus.
Are these behaving better?
Anti Glare, expensive but from a good company... http://www.boxwave.com/htc-flyer-screen-protectors/htc-flyer-cleartouch-anti-glare/bwpdd/f-ztwp/
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I'm considering buying an anti-glare one for my Flyer because I'm getting tired of adjusting the angle when working on my tablet.
I was wondering how the stylus works on these anti-glare screen protectors? The one I have on now (simple screen protector) gets scratched easily when using the stylus.
Are these behaving better?
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I've had this clear screen protector applied since late December. I use the tablet with the Scribe daily, and I have yet to get a single scratch on it.
When I used this anti-glare screen protector, the Scribe never left a scratch either. The Scribe worked fine with it, but since the screen protector was somewhat thicker than a clear one (which seems to be the norm with anti-glare screen protectors in my experience), I did experience some issues with it not always registering and a loss in precision at time. But it wasn't anything that was terribly noticeable most of the time. I Haven't had any problems with the clear GreatSheild in the that department.
Thank you for your answer.
Surely the screen protector I have on right now is of lower quality and I'll have to change is ASAP. I'll just have to decide between a clear or anti-glare one. But since the viewing angle and outside readability are still issues for me, I think I'll go for the anti-glare one.